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S. 2802: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-09-15
SponsorSen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
Policy areaEducation
Cosponsors0
Latest action2025-09-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last updated2026-04-06

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-15):

Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to disclose certain information related to career and technical education.

Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Federal Student Aid within ED to publish on its public website information on (1) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and postgraduation employment rate; (2) opportunities in each state to pursue these programs and obtain Perkins funding; and (3) Workforce Pell Grants.

In addition, ED must include this information and a related acknowledgment signature box on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2802 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

View S. 2802 on congress.gov →

Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2802?

S. 2802 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2802 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).